SPECISS College in Bulawayo continues to make strides in vocational and technical education, holding a graduation and prize-giving ceremony that celebrated the achievements of students from its Business and Technical School on Friday last week.
The event exhibited the institution’s commitment to practical, hands-on learning and was attended by students, parents, educators and dignitaries.
Speaking to Southern Eye, deputy campus director Abel Matandirotya said Speciss had grown over the years since it was formed in April 1968 in Bulawayo by the late George Loverdos.
He said it was offering only one course and it was also known as Speciss Laboratories. The building still exists while Speciss is running four campuses, in Harare, Chitungwiza, Highfield and Bulawayo.
“We are now running so many courses with different examination boards. Speciss is registered with the Primary and Secondary Education ministry and also the Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development ministry. We move with the theme Make the future work for you,” Matandirotya said.
He said the college had a well-known reputation for quality and did not only equip one with skills, but also provided credibility.
“The college's mission is to maintain its position as the largest and most comprehensive independent provider of quality training and education in Zimbabwe,” he said.
Director of Business and Technical School at Speciss College in Bulawayo, Tracey Chigwada, said: “It was both a graduation and prize-giving ceremony. Students attended with their parents to celebrate the joy and achievement of completing their studies.”
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Councillor and psychotherapist Patience Tombo, who was the guest of honour, said graduation was not the be-all and end-all, as the graduates may face difficult times ahead.
“Just like a caterpillar that thought the world was ending but turned into a butterfly, the students must remember that there is always another chance,” Tombo said.
Samantha Sibanda, who graduated with a certificate in Travel and Tourism, said completing her studies had opened up new opportunities for her.
“Now that I have my diploma, I’m planning to pursue a degree. I’m very excited to celebrate this achievement,” Sibanda said.
Blessing Makonye, one of the parents, said he was excited that his son had graduated and that would help him to move forward with life.
